Chapter 549: Chapter 549

As Xuanyuan Yichen opened the box, a completely pitch-black lamp appeared before everyone’s eyes.

This lamp had a bizarre shape, with its twisted and contorted body resembling countless tormented souls struggling.

Just at the first glance, Zhou Qing felt a chilling coldness arise involuntarily, as if he was being watched by countless cold eyes.

Zhou Qing remembered that in the Taiqing Sect, Xuanyuan Yichen brought three items, which were identified by the system as the Four Ghosts Saluting Gate, the Ghost Sewing Needle, and the Yellow Official Paper.

Moreover, these three items all originated from a certain Fifth-level Cultivation Country and were extremely sinister.

For example, the Four Ghosts Saluting Gate could easily strip the soul of a Spirit Severing Realm individual and drag it in for a Soul Search.

Even if the Soul had restrictions, they could be gradually lifted to obtain the desired information.

The Ghost Sewing Needle could suture soul injuries, and even if the Divine Soul was shattered into fragments, it could be sewn back together. However, the suturing thread came at the cost of the sewist’s lifespan.

The Yellow Official Paper, also known as the Life-Purchasing Paper, if one wrote another’s name on it with the Yellow Official Pen and burned it together with any belongings of the person, it could halve their lifespan.

The object before him was black again, but where did Xuanyuan Yichen find this item from a Fifth-level Cultivation Country?

Moreover, recalling, the Extreme Dao Weapon used by Second Uncle was a black bell; could there be some sort of connection?

Of course, the grades of the two were vastly different and could not be compared.

Seeing Zhou Qing’s face deep in thought, Xuanyuan Yichen slightly raised the corners of his mouth, then slowly took out thirty pieces of mid-grade Spirit Stones and placed them on the table, saying, "The price is still the same."​

Zhou Qing did not say much and directly performed the identification.​​

[Soul-Catching Lamp: Originating from a certain Fifth-level Cultivation Country, its body handles made from the hand bones of a Spirit Severing Realm person, and the lampshade formed from the resentful spirits’ grievance, it can capture souls, turning them into spiritual sense fragments for other uses, extremely sinister.]

Seeing the introduction, Zhou Qing slightly raised his eyebrows.

The power of this Fifth-level Cultivation Country was indeed different, they could easily target Spirit Severing Realm experts.

Zhou Qing looked at Xuanyuan Yichen’s expectant eyes, and the thirty mid-grade Spirit Stones beside him, but shook his head with regret.

He always felt that the Seventh Prince before him was not simple, especially the items he brought out, most of which were closely related to the Fifth-level Cultivation Country.

The fewer secrets one knew, the safer it often was.

After all, it was better not to invite trouble; moreover, he was not lacking in Spirit Stones now, unlike a few years ago.

Seeing Zhou Qing shaking his head, a flash of undisguisable disappointment passed through Xuanyuan Yichen’s eyes.

Zhou Qing noticed and explained, "Yichen, you should know, recognizing those three items back then was purely a coincidence. After all, before I joined the Taiqing Sect, it was just by chance that I saw a related picture book at some nondescript bookstall."

"Back then, I was just flipping through out of boredom since I couldn’t even ensure my daily meals. Those fragmented images really can’t be recalled."

After hearing this, Xuanyuan Yichen quickly waved his hand and said, "Brother Zhou, don’t misunderstand. I was just trying my luck, no harm done."

After saying that, he put the box away.

At that moment, Li Daoxuan and Yan Xiaohu, who had heard the news, also came over.

"Brother Li, Brother Yan!" Seeing the two of them, Xuanyuan Yichen stood up politely.

The two returned the greeting.

"I was just chatting with Brother Zhou about you both being here, originally planning to visit you later!" Xuanyuan Yichen said with a smile.

When Li Daoxuan sensed the ethereal presence on the Seventh Prince he had once sparred with, he couldn’t help feeling envious.

Seeing Yan Xiaohu’s round face and narrow eyes, Ke Shu remembered where he had seen these two before when Zhou Qing mentioned the Taiqing Sect.

Back then, searching for that red token was indeed a bit abrupt.

He hoped they wouldn’t take offense.

"Since we’re all acquaintances, there’s no need to be formal. Come, sit down!" Ke Shu quickly invited everyone to sit.

With a beaming smile, he poured tea for everyone, his eager look almost spelling out the word "flattering" on his face. Official source ıs NoveI-Fire.ɴet

After chatting for a while, the topic somehow turned to the relatives Xuanyuan Yichen and his sister were there to see.

When Xuanyuan Yichen mentioned the name "Lu Yuanzhi", everyone present was shocked.

The others might not understand, but Zhou Qing had heard from Second Uncle that Lu Yuanzhi had a mysterious background, with complex relationships in the capital, and had helped several Spirit Severing Realm experts.

Besides that, she was herself at the Great Perfection of Divinity Transformation. Second Uncle even speculated that she was deliberately suppressing her cultivation to avoid breaking through.

At this moment, Lu Yaoyao exclaimed with joy, "I’m currently cultivating under Master Lu. You all are..."

The two were a bit surprised but were vague about their exact relationship, seeming to conceal something intentionally.

Seeing this, the others wisely didn’t ask further.

Soon after, Lu Yaoyao took them to Master Lu’s residence, while Zhou Qing and the others waved goodbye and returned to their places.

"I did not expect that Lady Li would come to the Vast Mansion!" Zhou Qing was filled with surprise after returning to the Cave Mansion.

Last time, Master sent out the three of them to Lingyun Mansion to see if they could buy that Fusang Lingkui as a substitute.

Upon returning, Master informed them that Lady Li had gone missing, and due to the gathering of Hou Mountain and other Demon Kings, the Five Sects had to put aside their prejudices and secretly unite to prepare for a counterattack.